National Sports
Machado and Miller star as the Padres beat the Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday, sending their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third game. Jackson Merrill hit an early sacrifice fly as San Diego avoided elimination after losing 3-1 on Tuesday. Dylan Cease ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuno Mendes shines against Yamal as PSG beats Barcelona 2-1 in Champions League
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Maybe Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was right after all when he said teammate Nuno Mendes is the best left back in the world right now. Mendes sure looked like one of the best in the position on Wednesday, keeping star Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal at bay and assisting in one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawaii real estate investor denies improper use of Shohei Ohtani’s likeness in lawsuit
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker who sued Shohei Ohtani and his agent denied any improper use of the star’s likeness for a development project and alleged the agent was trying to deflect blame for cost overruns at the player’s home. Ohtani and Nez Balelo of CAA Baseball were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors prepare for Jonathan Kuminga’s arrival after summer contract stalemate
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Jonathan Kuminga shows up to rejoin the Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr plans an immediate conversation with the dynamic forward to make sure they are on the same page as the season begins. Kuminga was expected to arrive in the Bay Area on Wednesday and be at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomer Caylor joins veterans Blakely, Wong and Roberson on USA Gymnastics world championship team
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — USA Gymnastics is sending a mix of old and new to this year’s world championships. Dulcy Caylor, Leanne Wong, Skye Blakely and Joscelyn Roberson will comprise the four-woman team that will compete in Jakarta, Indonesia, later this month. Caylor, 17, earned an automatic spot by posting the top score in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Bruyne responds to substitution controversy with 2 assists in Napoli’s Champions League win
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne responded to some controversy over his reaction to a weekend substitution with two assists in a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Wednesday. De Bruyne didn’t hide his dismay when he was taken off during a loss at AC Milan on Sunday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erik Johnson retires after 17-season NHL career, highlighted by 2022 Stanley Cup win with Avalanche
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement Wednesday after a 17-season career that was highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche. Picked No. 1 in the 2006 NHL draft by St. Louis, Johnson was traded to the Avalanche as part of a blockbuster deal in 2011. He played in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG sinks Barcelona with late winner in the Champions League and Man City held by Monaco
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Goncalo Ramos struck a 90th-minute winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. Defending champion PSG trailed 1-0 at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys. But even without its star trio of forwards Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the French giant had enough to make it two wins from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutors won’t pursue battery charge against Dolphins’ Ryan Crow, who remains on leave from team
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
Prosecutors in Broward County, Florida, will not pursue charges against Miami Dolphins assistant coach Ryan Crow, who was arrested and accused of battering his girlfriend in August. Crow, 37, has been on indefinite leave from his role as outside linebackers coach for the Dolphins after being arrested on Aug. 28 on one count of misdemeanor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Georges St-Pierre join ensemble cast for Crave TV comedy
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
TORONTO — Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and mixed martial arts star Georges St-Pierre are among the stars of Jared Keeso’s upcoming TV comedy. Crave says the “Rockstar” singer and former UFC champion are part of an ensemble for “I Kill the Bear,” a six-part half-hour series about a family that wrangles bears for film productions.  ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG and Barcelona to auction game jerseys to help foundation of Luis Enrique’s late daughter
By Canadian Press on October 1st, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain will auction the shirts worn by their players in Wednesday’s Champions League game to help the foundation of Luis Enrique’s late daughter. Xana, the daughter of the PSG coach, died at age 9 in 2019 following a battle against a type of bone cancer. PSG players wore ... Read More »
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